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Chapter 11: Formatting
Audience and Purpose: The Foundation of Formatting Decisions
Text Formatting
Length
Dimension
Type Formatting
Featured Text
HeadingsBullets
Boxed Text
Graphics
General Design Features
Clip-Art
Tables, Charts, Graphs, and Maps
Photographs and Original Artwork
Seven Steps in Practical Document Design
STEP ONE: Clarify the Assignment
STEP TWO: Determine the Format Basics
STEP THREE: Find Out about Budget Constraints
STEP FOUR: Locate Specific Samples
STEP FIVE: Sketch Your Layout
STEP SIX: Select Photos and Artwork, and Acquire Permissions
STEP SEVEN: Draft Your Text, and Format It
Reflective Questions for Journal-Writing and Class Discussion
Troubleshooting